paternity leave

noun

: time off from a job given to a father after a child is born

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Derek Hough will go on paternity leave after birth of his child with Hayley Erbert As a soon-to-be first-time dad, this would not seem like the ideal time to make a major career change. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025 The Arceta family says Mark was on his way to his final work shift before paternity leave. Alexis McAdams, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Randle’s job benefits include paternity leave so he’s been home since Teddi was born. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025 What’s more, men were less likely than women to connect everyday workplace behaviors – such as challenging misogynistic behavior, taking paternity leave and offering a flexible work environment – with advancing equity. Colleen Tolan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for paternity leave

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“Paternity leave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paternity%20leave. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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